Calendar of Events
- Page: 1
|
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Anyone Can Be an Astronomer Learn about the cultural art of stargazing and three backyard viewing targets in the Los Angeles night sky, followed by a live telescope viewing of the... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, STEM English |
|
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 2:00 pm |
John Lewis: You're Next, Stand Up! Part 2 In celebration of African American History month please join our program that will highlight the human rights activism of the American Civil Rights champion... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Fearless Negotiation With Nora Rahimian Negotiation can be scary, but it's an inevitable part of daily living. Nora Rahimian is an anticapitalist business coach who has helped creatives and entrepreneurs... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Lectures English |
|
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 3:30 pm |
Opera 101: An Interactive Introduction to the Art of Opera “Opera 101” is a fun, interactive, and educational introduction for all ages to the beautiful art form of opera. It will explore the... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
|
Sat, May 02, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Finding Inner Peace and Calmness Through Meditation Join long-time meditator Doug Frankel as he talks about the journey of finding lasting peace, happiness and a greater sense of well-... |
Online Platt Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 02, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: History of Mexican Rebozos Explore the History of Rebozos, which looks like a cross between a scarf and a shawl; an important item for women in Mexico and worldwide, making a... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sun, May 03, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Storyteller Arnold Weiss Presents: A Visit With Viktor Frankl Join Arnold Weiss as he performs a one-man play about the life and legacy of Holocaust survivor and author Viktor Frankl. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Fri, May 08, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Book Launch - Amplify!: My Fight for Asian America Join us for the Los Angeles book launch of award-winning news reporter Dion Lim’s new book, the first mainstream book about anti-Asian racism in... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 09, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Michael McCarty "California Cuisine" (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Where and when was the term California Cuisine born? The late... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 09, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Clarity Workshop Join us for a one-hour workshop on grounded decision-making and self-trust. If you’ve been circling decisions or second-guessing yourself, this clarity workshop is for you. Feel mentally overloaded? This... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness, Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 16, 2026 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Cosplay for Science Presents: Storytelling, Research, and Making Science Wearable Join scientist and storyteller Gabriel-Philip Santos for a one-hour interactive... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 16, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Food, Drink, and Manners at Shakespeare's Table Shakespeare and his contemporaries enjoyed a varied diet by contemporary standards, enlivened by spices from... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Sat, May 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Storyteller Arnold Weiss Presents: A Visit With Viktor Frankl Join Arnold Weiss as he performs a one-man play about the life and legacy of Holocaust survivor and author Viktor E. Frankl. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Sun, May 17, 2026 2:00 pm |
The Art of Central 100 For the Central Library Centennial Celebration, the Los Angeles Public Library and The Library Store have partnered with Historiart and Gallery 1988 to produce original artist prints dedicated to this... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
Curating Futures: A Community Story Circle & Living Archive for Juneteenth Join the LAPL Octavia E. Butler Lab, USC Annenberg Innovation Lab, and NOMMO Cultural... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, Lectures English |
|
Sun, Jun 07, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Storyteller Arnold Weiss Presents - Bayard Rustin: Poetic Justice Celebrate Pride Month with storyteller Arnold Weiss. Join us as he shares stories about the life and legacy of... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 6:30 pm |
Bayard Rustin: Poetic Justice Bayard Rustin was the principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Come hear Arnold Weiss present his fascinating and inspiring story. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Hazards From Space: Space Debris and Asteroids With Dr. Nahum Melamed Learn from Dr. Nahum Melamed—a project leader in the Flight Systems Software Dept. in the Guidance and Control... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Richard Foss: Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Food in California during the Rancho period had little... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
|
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 3:00 pm |
Forgotten Hollywood Come hear Manny Pacheco share lively stories from Hollywood’s golden age and talk about how movies shaped important moments in history, like the Depression and the Red Scare. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
|
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 10:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Central Library Centennial Festival Save the date! Celebrate Central Library’s 100th birthday with a full day of special events and festivities!Admission is free. Tickets are not required but are highly... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Lectures, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |